2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LT51 GZW
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 105,073 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT51 GZW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 105,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT51 GZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LT51 GZW) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT51 GZW Mileage History
- 05/11/202197,941 mi
- 10/11/2022100,019 mi+2,078 mi
- 11/11/2022100,023 mi+4 mi
- 09/11/2023105,073 mi+5,050 mi
Average of roughly 3,550 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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